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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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